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On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

According to a group of Michigan nurses with the Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, there are serious safety issues at this health care facility. Allegations include inadequate staffing, patient harm and poor conditions just to name three. The nurses union to which these professionals belong also claims that hospital leaders "violated the whistleblower provisions of the Michigan Public Health Code."

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Once a person has blown the whistle on corruption, ethics violations and other illegal activities, it is virtually impossible to back out of the situation. That is why it is so important to weigh the situation carefully before going forward. One thing that may make potential whistleblowers feel better about speaking out is learning about their rights as a whistleblower.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Friday, October 6, 2017.

You have probably heard about the recent whistleblower suit targeting Michigan's Clay Township. The case received a great deal of press throughout 2017. A recent report indicates that the suit involving Clay Township and former Fire Chief, Daryl DuPage, has finally been resolved.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

It may be difficult to believe that wrongdoing could corrupt practically an entire county, but if the media is to be believed, it has happened right here in Michigan. The county is Macomb and the corruption scandal has already resulted in charges filed against 16 defendants.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

In the interests of not giving readers misleading information, the best answer to this question is maybe. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) attempts to protect a whistleblower's anonymity, but in some cases, it is not always possible to do so. Taking it a step at a time, here is what you should know about being an anonymous whistleblower against fraudulent securities and trading activity.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

It is true that any kind of potential litigation can bring dramatic behaviors to the forefront. A whistleblower lawsuit is one such example. Those named in a whistleblower suit often feel panicked about their alleged involvement. This could quickly turn into paranoia and other negative emotions.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Monday, July 10, 2017.

As you know, the government's Medicaid program enables low-income Americans to receive health care. It is a hugely important program, especially for children, pregnant women and many others who would otherwise be unable to afford medical care. Unfortunately, the program is also ripe for fraud attempts by unscrupulous health care providers.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Friday, June 16, 2017.

It would be wonderful if you could wish it all away any time you face an unpleasant obstacle in life. However, most people understand that this is almost never a viable option. Five board members of Michigan's Clay Township want to make the town's legal obstacles disappear and have asked a court to make it happen.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

With all of the media exposure that comes with whistleblower activities of today, it can be easy to forget that speaking out can make a real difference. Many people choose to look at whistleblowers in a more negative light instead of for the good works they have done. We have seen that this viewpoint affects the willingness of those who witness wrongdoing to blow the whistle.

On behalf of Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. posted in Whistleblowers on Friday, May 12, 2017.

On the face of it, the Michigan Whistleblower's Protection Act seems simple and straight-forward. For the most part, it is simple, but many potential whistleblowers need clarification on some of the act's elements. Those who do not properly understand the act might choose to remain silent in the face of wrong-doing despite the protection's the act provides.

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